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Today, fashion brands are fighting fiercely to incorporate technology into all elements of their businesses, from in-store tech, to integrated systems, to creating new innovative experiences. With so much noise in the tech space, it’s time to take a look at what's worked, and what's not, and what brands should definitely be investing in right now.

Experimenting with B2B and B2C technologies is key to creating the ultimate lean mean fashion business machines. Some trends arrive a bit too soon, but are sure bets in the future, whilst other technologies - including a lot of new hardware-based ideas - are becoming essential in the new world of retail.

Learn with top experts, industry examples and tips on how to curate the crowded tech space, make the best decisions for your brand, and build a future proof business. Presented by Decoded Fashion.